Other Universalizing Religions Sikhism Bahá’í Adherents 23 million 7 million Origin Lahore, Pakistan Shiraz, Iran Distribution/ Diffusion Clustered in the Punjab, India Spread to every continent Calendar Holidays are births and deaths of the ten gurus (historical) 19 months of 19 days Identifying characteristics Sikhs ritually wear 5 items, called the Five Ks (in Punjabi) at all times. (uncut hair, small wooden comb, circular bracelet, sword/dagger, and special undergarment). Also turbans Five-pointed star represents the religion but nine-pointed star more commonly used. Calligraphy of the “Greatest Name” , ringstone symbol. Holy Places/ Houses of Worship Golden Temple at Amritsar 9 houses of worship (four continents) open to adherents of all religions. Nine-sided w/scriptural recitals from various faiths. Main idea (incl. prophet/ founder etc.) Guru Nanak (ca. 1500 AD) Monotheistic, mixes Islamic egalitarianism with Hindu karmic traditions The Bab (1844 AD) Establish a universal faith Gods of other faiths = different manifestations of one true God
Golden Temple at Amritsar
Bahá’í Temple in North Suburban Wilmette